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The famous white jackets, a badge of honor worn by every player of the winning team, were only introduced for the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa, even though the competition was first hosted in Bangladesh in 1998. The jacket was created by Mumbai fashion designer Babita M, whose collections were sold in several prestigious stores, and was first shown on August 13, 2009. Rich Italian wool blends with stripes and texture were used in the blazers. The white jacket features gold braiding and the Champions Trophy insignia embroidered in a golden contour on the cloth.
At the Champions Trophy presentation event, each member of the victorious squad receives white blazers in addition to the coveted silverware. The global administrative board claims that the white jackets are a "badge of honor" that symbolizes the athletes' greatness and unshakable resolve.
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"Every match counts in the ICC’s most high stakes event format, where teams not only vie for the Champions Trophy, but also for the coveted white jackets - symbolizing the ultimate measure of greatness and determination. The white jacket is a badge of honour adorned by champions. The jackets embody the relentless pursuit of tactical brilliance and a legacy that inspires generations. Winning the white jacket signifies the journey of putting it all on the line for victory," read a statement released by the ICC.
Wasim Akram on white jackets
Prior to the 2025 Champions Trophy, Pakistan's legendary player Wasim Akram introduced the ceremonial costume. In the promotional film for the event, he emphasized that the jackets represent the unrelenting quest for tactical mastery and a tradition that motivates future generations.
"The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy represents the best of the best and the unveiling of the white jacket, which symbolises greatness, will now build the excitement of the event across the global cricket community," he said
